US, Australia, India, and Japan Ally to Counter Chinese Influence in Asia

In response to China's growing economic and military power, possible global dominance in the 21st century, or perceived security threat, in 2007 the US joined with Australia, India, and Japan to form The Quad, or the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. China disparages the group, calling it an "Asian NATO," with a Cold War mentality. But the …

The Reason Gallipoli Failed for Allies Against the Turks in 1916

Imperial War Museums: "On the 9th of January 1916, the last remaining Allied troops on the Gallipoli peninsula were evacuated. Despite catastrophic predictions, the withdrawal went off without a hitch and the entire force escaped with only a few casualties. It was the only bright spark in a campaign marked by failure. After naval attempts …

Australian-American ‘War’ of 1942: Little-known Conflict

World War II: "America shares a language and large parts of its culture with Britain and Australia. But when tens of thousands of US troops arrive in 1942, things will be far from smooth. While the alliance remains firm, their soldiers will spend almost as much time fighting each other as they do the Axis." …

No Slavery in Australia? Yes, There Was, A Byproduct of the British Empire

So many North Americans think slavery was unique to their continent, but it was not, and remains an issue world-wide. The Black Lives Matter movement in the US has spread to Australia, where the descendants of South Pacific islanders who were captured and brought to Australia to work plantations are now telling their family histories. …

In 1800s, European Nations Expanded Worldwide, and Encountered Resistance

Crash Course European History: "In 19th century Europe, with nation building well under way, thoughts turned outward, toward empire. This week, we're looking at how Europeans expanded into Africa, Asia, and Oceania during the 1800s. You'll learn about China and the Opium War, British India, and the Scramble for Africa." Transcript. SOURCES Hunt, Lynn. Making …

Contrasting Labor Movements in US, England, Europe, Australia

Why are the British and European social safety nets so much more expansive than the US? Why are British and European labor unions so much stronger and labor laws so much stricter than in the US? First of all, the industrial revolution started about 100 years earlier in Britain and Europe. Well before 1820, the …

What If Japan Successfully Occupied Or Colonized Australia?

Japan attacked Australia in February 1942, bombing Darwin. More than 200 Japanese aircraft attacked the town, ships in the harbor and a nearby airfield. About 250 people were killed. Unlike the US before Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, however, Australia had already declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941. Japan bombed Australia at …

What If Polynesians Migrated to Australia?

"Polynesians reached New Zealand by 1250 AD. What if Polynesians migrated to Australia, let's say by around the 1300s? How would the warlike Polynesians react to seeing aboriginals? Would the aboriginals be wiped out/assimilated by the Polynesians?" Discussion on Facebook.